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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

2

Monroney details clash with Weeks over aviation control

Senator Monroney accused Commerce Secretary Weeks of seeking czarike powers over civil aviation and said the Senate Commerce Committee will investigate next month. He cited the firing of CAA head Frederick Lee, the appointment of Charles Lowen as successor, and Weeks and Undersecretary Rothschild's resistance to airport aid bills as evidence of a power grab.

Washington Monroney D- Okla Commerce Weeks Senate Commerce Committee Frederick B. Lee Civil Aeronauics Administration Commerce Department Lee Charles J. Lowen, Jr CAA Eels Lewis S. Rothschild Rothschild Josh Lee Civil Agronatics Board Ross Hiziay Mahroney Commerce Committee Monreney

Farmer Cleared Of Negligence In Fatal Shooting

A coroner jury in Madrid cleared Alan Mougin 38 of criminal negligence in the Dec 3 death of 14 year old Deanbe Low Lincoln. He said he fired at a dog mistaken for a fox amid fog during opening day of deer season. Jury urged banning the weapon.

Madrid Alan Mougin Woodward Farmer Deanbe Low Lincoln Mougin Deg Maines Day Ton Countryman Harold V

Collins Hires Iowa State Dean Gaskill for Collins role

Dr. Harold V. Gaskill, longtime Iowa State College science dean and industrial research director since 1938, will resign to become vice president in charge of planning for Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids after the fall semester. He has held roles at Iowa State since 1930, contributing to war research and science policy, and will bring his expertise to industrial development in Iowa.

Ames Harold V. Gaskill Division of Science Industrial Science Research Institute Iowa State College James H. Hilton Gaskill Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids Collins Dean Gaskill LAS Hilton Laws ‘State College Iowa State Iowa Gas- KU Lows State Milnes Pene Washington, D.C United States Army Office of Chief of Staff Army Dean Gnostin United States Army Reserve Fayette County Ohio Ohio State University Wis

Former Omaha taxi driver questioned in coed slaying case

A taxi-driver suspect denied involvement in the killing of 20 year old Carolyn Nevins a University of Ghana student found shot near campus. He gave conflicting stories and faced a lie detector possibility as detectives canvassed Elmwood Park and campus areas for clues including leaves and fibers from the victim’s clothing.

OMAHA Inight Brown Carolyn University of Ghana Elmwood Park Elmwood Parks

Explosion damages union leader car in Columbus

An explosion damaged the car of Charles Clark president of Local 746 International Union of Electrical Workers in Columbus. Police say the blast occurred Monday in front of union headquarters while most officials were at a union meeting following a strike at the Westinghouse plant.

Columbus, Ohio Charles Clark International Union of Electrical Workers Westinghouse Ralph Paul

Ore movement sets peacetime Great Lakes record

The Lake Superior Iron Ore Association announced Monday that iron ore movement down the Great Lakes reached a new peacetime record for the season just ended, reflecting strong shipping activity and demand.

Cleveland Great Lakes Lake Superior

Khrushchev Appeals to Indian Peasants in Sonepat Village

In Sonepat, Khrushchev urged peasants to back collectivization with U.S. aid as he criticized land discrimination. He told a Hindi translated crowd that Indian peasants face limited education and facilities while Russian peasants have political power. Pakistan condemned Moscow’s Kashmir stance, calling it a toy in a larger game.

New Delhi Nikita Khrushchev U. S Sonepat Bulganin India Khrushchev Russia Haveli Kashmir J Kushmir Pakistan Mhrushchev Chaudhri Mohammed Ali

Eisenhower previews balanced budget and defense safe plan

President Eisenhower outlined an election-year legislative program to Congress calling for a balanced budget and new school and highway construction. He limited his GOP briefing to three hours then left for a rest period, with cabinet leaders continuing the presentation.

Washington Eisenhower G.O.P.I White House House Treasury Hhuamfc Eahray Hughes

Merrill the Marauders Leader Dies at 52 in Florida

Major General Frank D. Merrill, famed World War II jungle fighter and leader of Merrill’s Marauders, died of a heart attack at Fernandina Beach Florida at age 52. He headed New Hampshire public works since 1949 and was returning from a highway officials meeting in New Orleans with Richard Burnell.

Concord WN. H Frank D. Merrill New Hampshire Burma China Merrill Ang

Continental to start first scheduled Chicago West Coast link

Continental Air Lines announces four Boeing Stratojets to launch August 1 1959 linking Chicago and the West Coast in a 600 mile an hour service. President Robert F Six says the fleet including spares and ground equipment costs about 21.3 million dollars with delivery planned in May 1959.

New York INS Chicago West Coast Continental Air Line Denver Robert F. Six Continental

French-Born GI Finds Parents After War Amnesia

Airman John D. Jones, born in France, recovered childhood memory after a Nazi air raid and located his birth parents near Lyon with Red Cross help. He had been adopted in the U S by Sgt Raymond Jones of Georgetown Michigan. He declined to discuss his parents’ shame and noted possible French citizenship. Casals visits Puerto Rico for three months.

Lamerada Germany John D. Jones France U. S Air Force Raymond Jones Georgetown U.S Red Cross Jones Wes Lyon Stars and Stripes U. S. Army

Release Granted in Triangle Slayer Case

Kath arine Ann Haynes, 28, who killed her husband's girlfriend, won her release from a mental hospital. She was acquitted of murder on insanity grounds for the Nancy Penton case and ordered released after psychiatrists said she is of sound mind, with continued psychiatric treatment mandated.

Washington Katharine Ann Haynes

Arabs Warn Dulles Against Aiding Israel

Eight Arab nations told Secretary of State Dulles they oppose U S aid to Israel a joint demarche after an hourlong meeting with seven ambassadors and a chargé d affaires. They said Zionist activity has harmed U S Arab relations.

Washington INS Dulles Israel Pene U.S

Board Supports Rail Pay Boost

Washington reports that a presidential emergency board recommended a pay increase of 14.4 cents for most rail clerks telegraphers maintenance workers and other nonoperating employees amid ongoing dispute with major railroads.

Washington UPF Presidential Emergency Board Ah Hanes

Israeli Syrian clash near Sea of Galilee prompts heavy casualties

Israeli troops attacked Syrian outposts along the Sea of Galilee in the night battle described as the bloodiest Middle East fighting since last month. Syrian sources reported 5 dead and 29 captured, while Israel suffered 4 killed and 12 wounded. Damascus Radio claimed 100 Israelis killed or wounded. U N observers rushed to the area as the fighting included a four-pronged advance and the destruction of two Syrian gun posts.

Jerusalem Sea of Galilee Middle East Syria Damascus Jarack Sea of Galiler Naquart Beth Habeq Jordan Ruinf Come Rite Jordan River U.N Israel

Electronic Cat Eye Developed A vena

The Air Force announced progress on an electronic cat eye optical amplifier vastly more sensitive than standard TV cameras. Tested at Wright-Patterson center, it produced clear night pictures, with development tied to Westinghouse RCA and color adaptation progress.

Balliusore Air Force Air Research and Development Command Wright Air Development Center Wright Dayton Westinghouse RCA

Rhee Criticizes U S Policy on Japan in Seoul Interview

South Korean President Rhee charged U S officials with trying to bolster Japan at Korea s expense hindering American mediation of Japan Korea disputes. He warned against blindly favoring Japan and defended a no trespassing zone extending 60 to 200 miles off Korea s coast amid tensions over Japanese fishing boats.

Seoul Rhee U.S State Department Japan Korea South Korea

Force Reduction Completed by Soviets, Troop Cuts Reported

London dispatch says Moscow radio confirms 640000 Soviet armed forces reduction completed. Goal cited as boosting Kremlin effort to raise agricultural output, with ex-soldiers transferred to farming.

London Moscow Radio Purose Kremlin

Gazette Want Ad Promises Quick Item Sales

All items listed in the two line Gazette Want Ad sold on the first day. The advertiser received calls from prospective buyers for several days after. He said he would have sold several more. Promote your items through this low cost Gazette Want Ad to reach Eastern Iowa.

Umgard Org Ward Iowa Gazette

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